CPI TLNB7500AS.0003 X-Band Low Noise Block Converter

CPI TLNB7500AS.0003 X-Band Low Noise Block Converter

The CPI TLNB7500AS.0003 is a phase-locked X-band low noise block converter designed for demanding fixed and transportable SATCOM receiver systems. It converts 7.25–7.75 GHz X-band signals to a non-inverted 950–1450 MHz L-band output while providing a low 45 K typical system noise temperature, 63 dB typical gain and +15 dBm minimum output P1dB.

Input Frequency Range: 7.25–7.75 GHz
Output Frequency Range: 950–1450 MHz
Output Spectrum: Non-inverted
Local Oscillator Frequency: 6.30 GHz typ.
System Noise Temperature: 45 K typ., 50 K max. at +23°C
Gain: 60 dB min., 63 dB typ., 66 dB max.
Gain Flatness: ±1.0 dB over the full band; ±0.30 dB per 40 MHz
Gain Stability: ±0.5 dB max. per week at constant temperature; ±2 dB typ. over temperature
Output Power at 1 dB Compression: +15 dBm min., +18 dBm typ.
Output Third-Order Intercept: +25 dBm min., +28 dBm typ.
Input VSWR: 1.20:1 typ., 1.25:1 max.
Output VSWR: 1.50:1 typ., 1.80:1 max.
RF Input Connector: CPR112G waveguide flange
IF Output/DC Input/Reference Input: Type N female
Internal Reference LO Stability: ±10 kHz from -40°C to +70°C
External Reference LO Stability: 11 Hz over 24 hours; 1000 Hz over 90 days
External Reference Frequency: 10 MHz
External Reference Input Level: -5 to +5 dBm; 0 dBm typ.
External Reference Input Impedance: 50 ohms typ.
DC Power: +12 to +22 VDC
Current: 400 mA typ., 450 mA max.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

Key Features:

• 7.25–7.75 GHz X-band input coverage

• Non-inverted 950–1450 MHz L-band output

• Low 45 K typical system noise temperature

• 63 dB typical gain

• +15 dBm minimum output P1dB

• Phase-locked 6.30 GHz local oscillator

• Internal and external 10 MHz reference operation

• Internal reference supports operation without an external reference

• Internal reference power automatically muted when an external reference is present

• Arstrat-compliant external-reference LO stability

• Excellent phase-noise performance

• High-reliability HEMT and GaAs FET design

• Reverse-polarity protection

• Wide -40°C to +70°C operating temperature range

• Designed for fixed and transportable SATCOM applications